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Graphic shows major events during the life and reign of Queen Margrethe II.
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Koningin Margrethe doet afstand van Deense troon

By Jordi Bou

January 14, 2024 - Queen Margrethe will hand over the throne of Europe’s oldest continuous monarchy to her son, who becomes King Frederik X.

The 83-year-old queen, who was crowned in 1972, announced on live TV during her traditional New Year's Eve speech that she intends to abdicate the throne, taking many in the country of 5.9 million people by surprise.

Margrethe was born in April 16, 1940, one week after the Nazi invasion of Denmark. She became queen following the death of her father, King Frederick IX, on Jan 14, 1972.

She is the first female sovereign of Denmark since Margrethe I, who ruled the Scandinavian kingdoms from 1375-1412 during the Kalmar Union.

She can trace heritage over 1000 years to king Gorm the Old, believed to be born around 900.

Queen Margrethe is a talented artist who has produced book illustrations and costume designs.

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PUBLISHED: 11/01/2024; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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